Federer, Tsonga into semis at Qatar Open
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Roger Federer was tested for the first time Thursday at the Qatar Open before defeating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to reach the semifinals. The third-ranked Federer set up a rematch of…
Pujols deal completed; worth $240M over 10 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols officially joined the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday when Major League Baseball and the players’ association confirmed the terms of the first baseman’s 10-year contract and agreed its guaranteed value is $240 million. The…
Host Senators assured 4 All-Star starters
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ottawa Senators are assured of having at least four familiar faces on the ice when they host the NHL All-Star game this month. Defenseman Erik Karlsson led all vote-getters in fan balloting, and captain Daniel…
Marlins acquire Zambrano from Cubs
MIAMI (AP) — Carlos Zambrano will get a much-needed fresh start with the Miami Marlins. The Chicago Cubs traded their former ace Wednesday for Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad, pending physicals and approval by Major League Baseball, a person familiar with…
City lose Toure brothers for United clash
Ivory Coast coach Francois Zahoui has rejected Manchester City’s request to play Yaya and Kolo Toure in Sunday’s Manchester derby in the FA Cup. “Clubs know the rules,” Zahoui told BBC Africa. “I’m expecting them [the Toures] for the Fifa…
Double century helps Australia take control
Captain Michael Clarke batted through day two to score an unbeaten 251 as Australia took complete control of the second Test against India in Sydney. The hosts began the day on 116-3 and only lost one wicket all day as…
Russia tops Canada
(AP)- Canada will not play for the gold medal at the world junior hockey championships for the first time in over a decade. The Canadians lost 6-5 to defending champion Russia in Tuesday night’s second semifinal despite a four-goal burst…
Harsh lessons learned admits Kenny
KENNY DALGLISH admits Liverpool FC suffered a “harsh lesson” after slumping to defeat at Premier League leaders Manchester City. Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure struck in the first half before James Milner’s late penalty sealed a 3-0 defeat for Liverpool FC at…
Williams withdraws from Brisbane with injury
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams’ Australian Open preparations took a major hit Wednesday when she injured her left ankle and withdrew from the Brisbane International. In her first tournament since losing the U.S. Open final in September, Williams was…
Michigan beats Va. Tech in Sugar Bowl, 23-20
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As Brady Hoke trotted across the Superdome field, his Michigan players celebrating all around him, a big bucket of ice water suddenly came splashing down on the coach’s head. It had been quite a while since…
